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Rooted in uncertainty: Why the agricultural supply chain is ripe for transformation

Friday, May 23, 2025 · Brian Straight
As climate change, tariffs, and operational inefficiencies strain global food systems, companies are betting on digital tools to bring clarity and resilience to a fragile agricultural supply chain.

Targeted automation offers an entry into the new frontier

Thursday, May 22, 2025 · Brian Straight
As global tariffs and economic uncertainty freeze large-scale automation projects, executives from Zebra Technologies believe small, targeted technology deployments could be a great alternative.

Moneyball approach can lift supply chains

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 · Brian Straight
EY’s Al Mendoza says that data can help CSCOs prove their value, shifting the view of supply chains as a valuable member of an organization’s growth strategy.

Optimizing warehouse labor costs: 3 essential strategies

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 · Gartner Supply Chain
With warehouse labor costs rising and uncertainty from trade volatility mounting, logistics leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Gartner outlines three actionable strategies to improve warehouse labor efficiency—focusing on workforce empowerment, smarter resource…

How will AI know from a resume that a person is personable?

Monday, May 19, 2025 · Norman Katz
With more companies using artificial intelligence to scan resumes, the process of finding procurement professionals with required interpersonal skills requires more due diligence.

Understanding tariffs and their components

Friday, May 16, 2025 · Steve Knepp
While tariff has become the word of the year, what makes up a tariff and what it actually is and attempts to accomplish is often misunderstood.
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Inbound freight: What has changed in two decades?

Thursday, May 15, 2025 · Jack Ampuja and Ray Pucci
In 2002, the authors wrote about how many companies were missing out on opportunities when it came to inbound freight management. Twenty-two years later, they explore whether anything has changed.

The paradox of carbon reduction spending in corporate supply chains

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Despite growing investments in carbon reduction, spend-based accounting methods may inadvertently inflate corporate emissions unless companies push for more precise, supplier-level data transparency.

FSMA Rule 204: Why digital traceability can’t wait

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 · Ryan Richard, vice president, customer success, GS1 US
FSMA Rule 204 may be the regulatory spark, but digital traceability is the real opportunity. Businesses leaning in now aren’t just preparing to meet requirements—they’re building faster, safer, and more transparent supply chains.

Tariff tensions ease as U.S., China cut deal

Monday, May 12, 2025 · SCMR Staff
After several weeks of rising tensions, the U.S. and China have reached an agreement to reduce tariffs for 90 days with more negotiations to follow in an effort to reach a broader trade deal.

Supply chain disruptions can’t be divorced from the other risks facing us today

Friday, May 9, 2025 · Pierre du Rostu
As polycrisis threats like cyberattacks, climate disasters, and geopolitical instability converge, insurers are turning to prevention-based, tech-driven risk management to protect global supply chains from systemic disruption.
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Balancing risk and efficiency: Strategies for global supply chain realignment

Thursday, May 8, 2025 · V G Venkatesh, Ankur Rathi, and Yangyan Shi
Organizations that lead in building resilience are better positioned to benefit from future disruptions. Here’s how your organization can join that exclusive group.

Agentic AI poised to take supply chain decision-making to the next level

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 · Brian Straight
Agentic AI’s ability to make and execute on decisions will empower organizations to improve efficiency and free up staff for more value-add tasks.

Services sector growth continues in April, reports ISM

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The April Services PMI, at 51.6 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) increased 0.8% over March, growing, at a faster rate, for the 10th consecutive month.

Why build-to-order warehouses demand smarter WMS solutions

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 · Sreekumar Somasundaram
Implementing a warehouse management system in build-to-order environments requires advanced capabilities and customization to handle complex, variable operations that standard systems often cannot support.
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